About Istar Captal
Independent Expertise
Institutional Access.
Lasting success in finance is built on trust, expertise and enduring partnerships. As an independent, partner-led investment banking boutique, IStar Capital provides institutional clients with personalised advice, disciplined execution and seamless access to global markets through a relationship-first approach.
Who We Are
Large financial institutions often priorities scale over relationships. At IStar Capital, every client works directly with experienced professionals who take the time to understand their objectives, providing tailored advice, disciplined execution and responsive service built on trust, discretion and long-term partnership.
At larger institutions, client relationships often become transactional. We take a different view: every client deserves direct access to experienced professionals who understand their ambitions and deliver tailored solutions with integrity, discretion, and accountability.
Our Philosophy
Markets evolve. Opportunities change. Trust remains constant.
Our philosophy centres on objective advice, transparent communication, and disciplined execution. Successful outcomes come from understanding each client's objectives, holding a long-term perspective, and building solutions designed to create lasting value rather than short-term returns.
Independence defines every engagement. We provide objective advice, disciplined execution and transparent communication, remaining accountable only to our clients' interests.
Institutional Investors
Asset managers, investment funds, pension funds, and professional investors seeking institutional-grade market access and execution.
Family Offices & Private Clients
Personalized investment solutions and dedicated relationship management, aligned with long-term wealth preservation and growth.
Financial Institutions
Banks, broker-dealers, and financial intermediaries requiring execution, custody, settlement, and institutional market infrastructure.
Corporates & Growth Companies
Listed and private companies seeking counsel on strategic financing, capital raising, and long-term growth.
Wealth Funds & Government Entities
Strategic advisory and institutional capital market solutions for sovereign wealth funds, government agencies, and public-sector organizations.
Who We Work With
We partner with a diverse range of institutional and professional clients, each served with solutions built around their specific objectives.
Our Global Presence
With offices in Dubai and London, IStar Capital combines regional expertise with international market access through one integrated platform. Our presence across two leading financial centers enables us to deliver local relationships, global connectivity and seamless institutional execution.
Sector Expertise
Our experience spans industries where specialist knowledge and strategic thinking create lasting value: FinTech & Technology, Oil & Gas, Mining & Natural Resources, and Energy & Infrastructure.
Combining specialist sector expertise with institutional market access, we help clients navigate complex transactions, identify emerging opportunities and execute strategies with confidence.
Gurjit Lalli
CEO, Dubai, UAE
Olivia Gregg
CEO, London, UK
Oleg Jelezko
Director
LEADERSHIP
The Minds Behind IStar
Our leadership team brings decades of international experience across investment banking, capital markets and corporate finance. Their expertise, combined with a relationship-led culture, enables IStar Capital to deliver informed advice, disciplined execution and long-term strategic partnerships.